Through sculpture I explore health and geopolitical issues, especially as they impact mental disorders such as depression and anxiety. I recreate by hand industrially-made products related to health and medical care. Products as varied as sanitary napkins and body bags bring to the fore issues specific to genetics, displacement and geographical borders.
![Three black body bags hanging upright with hooks attached to two separated metal racks and one grey body bag placed on the floor](https://bfafinearts.sva.edu/wp-content/uploads/Kim_Antonia_ToCarryBodiesYouBarelyKnow155.3miles_2021_01-Antonia-Kim-577x800.jpg)
Antonia-Marie Kim, To Carry Bodies You Barely Know (155.3 miles), 2021. Steel, wire rope, aluminum wire, plexiglass and embossed faux leather.
62 x 85 x 96 inches.
![Three black body bags and a grey body bag hanging upright with hooks attached to two separated metal racks](https://bfafinearts.sva.edu/wp-content/uploads/Kim_Antonia_ToCarryBodiesYouBarelyKnow155.3miles_2021_02-Antonia-Kim-600x800.jpg)
Antonia-Marie Kim, To Carry Bodies You Barely Know (155.3 miles), 2021. Steel, wire rope, aluminum wire, plexiglass and embossed faux leather.
62 x 85 x 96 inches.
![Close-up view of the two metal racks. Each metal rack has a sign 126 degrees, 40 minutes, 11.31 seconds east and 37 degrees, 57 minutes, 13.11 seconds north](https://bfafinearts.sva.edu/wp-content/uploads/Kim_Antonia_ToCarryBodiesYouBarelyKnow155.3miles_2021_03-900x600.jpg)
Antonia-Marie Kim, To Carry Bodies You Barely Know (155.3 miles), 2021. Steel, wire rope, aluminum wire, plexiglass and embossed faux leather. 62 x 85 x 96 inches.
![Close-up view of body bags and hooks hanging on the metal racks](https://bfafinearts.sva.edu/wp-content/uploads/Kim_Antonia_ToCarryBodiesYouBarelyKnow155.3miles_2021_04-900x600.jpg)
Antonia-Marie Kim, To Carry Bodies You Barely Know (155.3 miles), 2021. Steel, wire rope, aluminum wire, plexiglass and embossed faux leather. 62 x 85 x 96 inches.
![Close-up view of the upper body of a mannequin that have nails hammered across the surface and white threads stretching in between every nail forming a pattern](https://bfafinearts.sva.edu/wp-content/uploads/Kim_Antonia_ToUnwind_2017_01-Antonia-Kim-575x600.jpg)
Antonia-Marie Kim, To Unwind, 2017. Nails, thread, plexiglass on styrofoam. 8 x 41 x 72 inches.
![Close-up view of the upper body of a mannequin that have nails hammered across the surface and white threads stretching in between every nail forming a pattern](https://bfafinearts.sva.edu/wp-content/uploads/Kim_Antonia_ToUnwind_2017_02-Antonia-Kim-900x557.jpg)
Antonia-Marie Kim, To Unwind, 2017. Nails, thread, plexiglass on styrofoam. 8 x 41 x 72 inches.
![Front and back view of a mannequin that is covered in black fabric. Nails are hammered across the surface and white threads are stretched in between every nail forming a pattern. Rectangular plexiglass pieces are attached at the bottom of the mannequin.](https://bfafinearts.sva.edu/wp-content/uploads/Kim_Antonia_ToUnwind_2017_03-Antonia-Kim-900x523.jpg)
Antonia-Marie Kim, To Unwind, 2017. Nails, thread, plexiglass on styrofoam. 8 x 41 x 72 inches.
![Upper view of a mover’s cart with sanitary napkins stacked on top](https://bfafinearts.sva.edu/wp-content/uploads/Kim_Antonia_MadeInSouthKorea_2021_01-450x600.jpg)
Antonia-Marie Kim, Made in South Korea, 2019-2021. Inkjet print on silk habotai and wood.
19 x 30 x 32 inches.
![Front view of a mover’s cart with sanitary napkins stacked on top](https://bfafinearts.sva.edu/wp-content/uploads/Kim_Antonia_MadeInSouthKorea_2021_02-449x600.jpg)
Antonia-Marie Kim, Made in South Korea, 2019-2021. Inkjet print on silk habotai and wood.
19 x 30 x 32 inches.
![Close-up view of the sanitary napkins with texts such as lot number 13972N680 dichloromethane hexane chloroform Made in Korea.](https://bfafinearts.sva.edu/wp-content/uploads/Kim_Antonia_MadeInSouthKorea_2021_03-450x600.jpg)
Antonia-Marie Kim, Made in South Korea, 2019-2021. Inkjet print on silk habotai and wood.
19 x 30 x 32 inches.